Teacher of Physical Education

Teacher of Physical Education

Teachers’ Main Scale

Permanent, full-time position

Available from 01 September 2024

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Physical Education, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field. The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subjects and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Physical Education.

Physical Education and keeping active is vital for children’s personal development as well as being important for their mental and physical health. Sport and physical activity can boost their ability to cope with challenges and their resilience. PE is a very important part of a broad and balanced education giving our students life skills they will carry with them throughout their lifetime.

If you are looking to continue your teaching career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
• Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

The post holder will work as part of Baxter College improvement team to:

• Improve the quality of teaching and learning through subject-specific professional development
• Ensure our students experience a high-quality, enriched curriculum that inspires
• Increase the cultural and social capital of our learners through extracurricular activities
• Support collaborative, shared strategy for improvement in schools.
• Support school improvement initiatives in the trust.

Baxter College is a genuine learning community that has seen consistent improvement over the last 3 years. It has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey. If you are interested please come and meet us, you will enjoy being here.

The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an electric company car.

Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.

Please submit application forms via Eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 13 May 2024, with interviews being held shortly after.